Based on the evidence gathered, the claim that "the government is reforming the system" — referring to the UK welfare system — is broadly accurate. Multiple concrete reforms have been enacted or are underway as of June 2026: 1. **The Universal Credit Act 2025** received Royal Assent on 3 September 2025. This legislation alters UC rates, introduces a lower health element rate for new claimants (from April 2026), freezes the LCWRA/LCW elements, and enshrines a "Right to Try" guarantee allowing disabled people to attempt work without fear of immediate reassessment. 2. **Regulations implementing these reforms** were laid in Parliament in February 2026, with changes coming into force in April 2026, including a reduced Universal Credit health element rate of £217.26/month for new claimants versus the existing £429.80. 3. **The Youth Guarantee** has been introduced, including a Jobs Guarantee providing fully funded six-month paid jobs to 18–24-year-olds who have been on Universal Credit for 18 months. Phase one launched in April 2026 across six areas, with national rollout scheduled for November 2026. Over £2.5 billion in total has been committed to youth employment programmes over three years. 4. **Reviews are underway**, including the Timms Review of the PIP assessment system and the Milburn review into young people not in education, employment, or training, both of which are expected to inform further legislation. However, important qualifications exist: the government's original welfare reform ambitions were significantly watered down after a major Labour backbench rebellion in June 2025, and the May 2026 King's Speech did not include a new welfare bill, meaning further major legislation may not come until mid-2027 at the earliest. Some commentators and the Conservatives have questioned whether meaningful reform will happen this Parliament. Nevertheless, the claim that the government "is reforming the system" is accurate — tangible legislative and programmatic changes have been made and are being implemented, even if the scope has narrowed from initial plans. Sources: - GOV.UK, "Government reforms welfare system to support people into work" (9 February 2026) — https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-reforms-welfare-system-to-support-people-into-work - Legislation.gov.uk, Universal Credit Act 2025 — https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/22 - GOV.UK, "Millions of households to be given income boost as Bill progresses through Parliament" — https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-of-households-to-be-given-income-boost-as-bill-progresses-through-parliament - GOV.UK, "New youth guarantee for eligible young people" (29 September 2025) — https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-youth-guarantee-for-eligible-young-people-and-funding-for-libraries-in-all-primary-schools - GOV.UK, "Jobs Guarantee" — https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jobs-guarantee - House of Commons Library, "Youth Guarantee" research briefing — https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10827/ - BBC News, "Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech" — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgplx9vzq2o - BBC News, "Keir Starmer u-turns on benefits changes after Labour backlash" — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq6my6v81z4o - AP News, "UK's Starmer faces party revolt over welfare reform" — https://apnews.com/article/uk-starmer-labour-welfare-rebellion-ec78160cfff4673978916a3f86b67a5e